Excellent cameras and lenses for photography videos?

It can be any price around 1,000 USD. I was leaning more towards DSLRs and cameras of that type since I already have a point and shoot. I also couldn t decide between Nikon or Canon. Thoughts?

Canon, Camcorder, NOT DSLR.

You're;

1) Thinking of a stills camera when you want to shoot video - this is bad.

2) You only know two manufacturers- this is stupid.

For video, use a camcorder.
DSLRs are getting better at video, but they aren't all the way there.

For normal still pictures, I would want a Pentax.

Thoughts:
1. For photography, the best tools are dSLRs and mirrorless cameras.
2. For shooting videos, the right tool is a digital camcorder.
3. They are different and should not be interchanged.

A good camcorder is the best instrument to use for masking videos. Any DSLR or "still" camera has video only as an add-on. Still cameras are not the most practical instruments to use for video work. You can buy an advanced camcorder for $1,000.

Go for mirrorless camera, compact for easy carry purposes. Photos are exellent

You limit yourself horribly trying to choose between a Canon and a Nikon. Sony has a very good product out there now as does Olympus